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Patent GB-189814225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means or Apparatus for Automatically Varying the Load and Pressure of Gas Governors.
Inventor: COWAN WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-06-28
Granted: 1899-05-27
Abstract: 14,225. Cowan, W. June 28. Governors.-Relates to automatic gas governors of the type described in Specifications Nos. 9829 and 18,855, A.D. 1892, and consists in transmitting electrical impulses for controlling the governor without the use of wires by such methods as the earth-current or leakage method, the magneticinduction method, or the Hertzian-wave method. The Figures show diagrammatically the Hertzianwave method. The bell A is loaded by means of an electromagnet B which opens a water-supply cock C, and is unloaded by means of an electromagnet B' opening an exhaust valve C'. The circuits of the magnets are completed by wires from terminals E, F and E<2>, F<2> leading to two separate receiving-instruments. The gas-pressure regulating-vessel, Fig. 4, consists of a holder G carrying a contact-piece H, which, when lifted or lowered beyond predetermined limits, makes contact with the levers I, I' and completes the transmitter circuit. The contact-piece H is connected through the battery J to the primary of an induction coil K, which is fitted with two vibrating hammers K<1>, K<2> coupled to the levers I, I'. The secondary terminals K<3>, K<4> of the coil are coupled to a Righi oscillator M, and a reflector N is provided. Waves of two different frequencies are sent out when contact is made with the pieces I, I<1>, and the two receivers are tuned to respond to the respective frequencies of the transmitter. Each of the receivers, Fig. 2, consists of a Branly coherer 0 connected to the circuit P, in which is placed a battery Q to operate a relay R. The relay works the tappet S, and also energizes the electromagnets B or B<1> through a battery T. The electromagnetic apparatus is shunted by a non-inductive resistance U to prevent sparking. Where reflectors such as N<1> are used, strips of copper O<3>, O<4> are connected to each end of the coherer O. Choking-coils P', P<2> are provided in the circuit P between the coherer and the relay. The axes of the reflectors may be placed horizontally, to avoid interference with telegraph and telephone circuits.
Patent GB-189814635-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Computing Scales.
Inventor: LEVI MAX
Filed: 1898-07-02
Granted: 1898-10-15
Abstract: 14,635. Levi, M. July 2. Measures of length; computing-scales.-The four sides of a rule a are marked with a continuous scale of areas terminating in a scale of lengths. On the rule works a slide d marked on its four sides with a continuous scale of lengths. When the rule is laid across a board or the like with the flange b at one edge and the slide d pressed against the other, the area of the board can be read off directly from the rule opposite the graduation on the slide giving its length. In Fig. 3. a modified form is shown, in which the scales of areas and lengths are set out on a tape a, and the reading is taken opposite the number on the scale d showing the length of the board, the tape having been drawn out to its breadth.
Patent GB-189819431-A (GB)
Title: A New Improved Game and Apparatus therefor.
Inventor: WARD FREDERIC
Filed: 1898-09-13
Granted: 1899-08-12
Abstract: 19,431. Ward, F., and Holbrook, J. Sept. 13. Race games.-Models are tapped down an inclined plane formed of some stretched flexible material such as parchment. In Fig. 1 a U-shaped course is shown, down which toy horses are propelled from the starting point S to the winning post G, at a lower level. Movements or vibrations are communicated to the inclined platform by tapping with the fingers of the player, or by mechanical means, such as a rotating wheel furnished with projections or with weights which fly outwards and strike against the platform. The toy figures, whether human being or animals in miniature, are preferably mounted upon bristles.
Patent GB-189820459-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Horse Shoes.
Inventor: LEMON JOHN GEORGE
Filed: 1898-09-27
Granted: 1898-11-19
Abstract: 20,459. Lemon, J. G. Sept. 27. India-rubber; special section; arrangement of nail-holes.-T h e shoe consists of a deep bar b of rubber riveted to and partly recessed in a sheetsteel frame a of dovetailed channel section. The nail-holes e in the rubber are of taper form and preferably lined with metal sockets, and the nail head f is deeply countersunk. The holes in the part a are rectangular.
Patent GB-189907236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Journal Boxes.
Inventor: WYSS HENRI
Filed: 1899-04-06
Granted: 1899-06-24
Abstract: 7236. Wyss, H. Oct. 22, A.D. 1898, [date appliedfor under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Axle-boxes.-Fig. 1 shows an axle-box in which two sets of taper rollers 8 are employed, the rollers running between sleeves 2, 3 on the axle and sleeves 5 in the axle-box 7. The rings 30 at the ends of the sleeves enclose the bearing- chamber and retain oil. The rollers are spaced by small rollers 13 working in the spaces 14. The intermediate rollers 13 are held in place by external and internal rings. When two sets of such rollers are employed, they may be connected by rods as shown in Fig. 4. If only one set is used, a ring 19, Fig. 1, is provided to support the rollers 8 when the bearing is dismounted. Fig. 5 shows a bearing having cylindrical rollers 8 separated by smaller rollers 21. Longitudinal movement of the rollers 8 is prevented by ribs 25 on the bearing casing, and relative longitudinal movement of the rollers 21 is prevented by ribs 22 engaging recesses 23 in the main rollers. The rollers 21 are further held in place by internal rings 28 and external rings 29 engaging in the grooves 26, 27 respectively.
Patent GB-189910186-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Horse Rugs, Blankets and similar Fabrics.
Inventor: EARLY CHARLES
Filed: 1899-05-15
Granted: 1899-07-01
Abstract: 10,186. Early, C., Early, C. W., and Early, J. V., [trading as Early & Son, E.], and Fyfield, E. May 15. Mixed fabrics for horse rugs, blankets, &c. are woven either as a twill or otherwise with the warp partly of animal yarns, such as wool, and partly of vegetable yarns, such as hemp or jute, and with the weft of compound yarn, consisting of separate strands of animal and vegetable fibres. Both the warp and the weft may be compound yarns, or both may be formed partly of animal and partly of vegetable yarns, or the warp only may be formed of compound yarns and the weft partly of animal and partly of vegetable yarns. The different wefts are inserted by separate shuttles.
Patent GB-189913299-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Cleansing all Kinds of Street Gullies and Traps.
Inventor: SWITHENBANK RALPH
Filed: 1899-06-27
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 13,299. Swithenbank, R. June 27. Pumps, collecting and removing solid matterfrom.- Fig. 1 shows the application of the invention to street gullies. The box B is made to fit closely against the sides of the gully. A valve C is fitted to the bottom, which opens upwards to allow of the passage of water as the box is placed in position.
Patent GB-189914669-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Metal Door Knobs and in the Manufacture of the same.
Inventor: ALLEN EDWIN ALFRED
Filed: 1899-07-17
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 14,669. Allen, E. A. July 17. Making door and like knobs.-The portion of the knob which fits on the spindle is formed wholly of sheet metal, instead of being cast. The knob D and neck portion D<1> are formed with flanged portions d<2>, d<3>, having square holes. A socket piece A, made as shown in Fig. 4, is then passed through, and the parts a' doubled over to clinch the parts D, D' together. Steel strengthening- washers B, B, with square holes, may be used as shown, and the joint may be soldered.
Patent GB-189915017-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Accumulators or Secondary Batteries.
Inventor: WEYMERSCH HENRI
Filed: 1899-07-21
Granted: 1900-07-21
Abstract: 15,017. Weymersch, H. July 21. Secondary batteries.-Relates to plates which are made in the manner described in Specification No. 129, A.D. 1881, and consists in mixing pyridine or any of the salts belonging to the same group with the acidulated water which is used for mixing the oxides into a paste preparatory to placing them on the grids or frames. The plates when dry are dipped alternately in acidulated water and in a solution of pyridine, acidulated water, and alcohol.
Patent GB-189916357-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Means for Use in or connected with the Cure of Insomnia.
Inventor: MACGREGOR ALLAN BENNETT
Filed: 1899-08-11
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 16,357. MacGregor, A. B. Aug. 11. Sleep-inducing, special means for.-Sleep is induced by auto-hypnosis, the patient lying on the right side and gazing at an illuminated device, consisting of a suggestive word or phrase, such as "Sleep," the illumination of which proceeds, at about the level of the eye, from left to right, thus causing a tendency to gaze upwards. In the apparatus shown in Fig. 1, a spindle c, carrying an attachment with the word " Sleep " in letters of reflecting-material, preferably mirror glass, is revolved in a direction contrary to that of the hands of a clock by clockwork &c. b, the letters being illuminated by a lamp &c. placed behind the patient. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, transparencies are fixed in the opaque face a' of a case a, and these are illuminated gradually and intermittently from left to right by means of a lamp c and an oscillating or revolving shutter d, or a mirror, prism, &c.
Patent GB-189923986-A (GB)
Title: New or Improved Process for Producing Coloured and other Foils for Die Stamping or Printing.
Inventor: OESER ERNST
Filed: 1899-12-01
Granted: 1900-09-08
Abstract: 23,986. Oeser, E. Dec. 1. Embossing; bronzing and the like.-A foil intended to replace metal foil in embossing, printing, or stamping in colours, or in bronzing and the like, is made by mixing together isinglass, glycerine, and water, then boiling and stirring in bronze powder or other colour, when luke-warm albumen is added and the mixture is spread on a glass plate to dry. The foil produced is finally scraped off. A pattern can be produced in the foil either by first tracing the pattern on the glass in one mixture and when partially dry applying a second similar coating, or by applying the pattern to the outside of the partially-dry foil.
Patent GB-189924530-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for the Preparation of Aerated Liquids.
Inventor: DELBECCHI ETTORE
Filed: 1899-12-09
Granted: 1900-12-01
Abstract: 24,530. Delbecchi, E. Dec. 9. AÙrating liquids; siphon bottles.-Relates to a detachable appliance to be used for aerating liquids in siphon bottles. It consists of a holder B for a gas capsule L and of a union A which is adapted to be screwed to the discharge tube D of the siphon. The union A is provided with a point H which pierces the capsule L when the holder B is screwed down on to the union A, and, the siphon valve being opened by the depression of the lever S, the gas enters the liquid contained in the bottle.
Patent GB-190002214-A (GB)
Title: Improved Air and Steam Inhaling or Injecting Apparatus.
Inventor: BACHMANN PAUL
Filed: 1900-02-03
Granted: 1900-03-17
Abstract: 2214. Bachmann, P. Feb. 3. Inhalers; vaporizers.-Relates to apparatus for inhaling or injecting steam or air on or into the body. The apparatus comprises parts a, b, and c fitting together and covered with a lid d when not in use. When used for inhaling, the part c is removed, and air-purifying liquid is poured into the part b, until a series of divisions e perforated at g and provided with tubes h are full. The part a is immersed in a vessel containing sufficient liquid to cover holes i in the part a. The part b is then covered by the lid d. A tube i connects the lowest chamber to a nose-piece by which the inhaled air is drawn through air-purifying material d<1> covering a hole in the lid d, and passes over the layers of purifying-liquid before reaching the nose. The vaporizer c consists of a lamp l, l<1>, which heats a vessel k containing the water &c. to be vaporized and provided with a nozzle k<1> passing through a perforated plate m. When in use, the part c is removed and the nozzle k<1> is connected by a tube to a nozzle when the vapour is applied externally to cure rheumatism, gout, &c., and to suitable inhaling or injection devices when the stomach, nose, ears, and bowels are to be treated.
Patent GB-190002707-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Steam Generators for Obtaining Dry or Superheated Steam.
Inventor: HORNSBY WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-02-10
Granted: 1900-12-15
Abstract: 2707. Hornsby, W., Roberts, D., and James, C. Feb. 10. Superheaters, steam.-The steam from the larger part j of the steam space of a boiler, more particularly a water-tube boiler, is conducted through a series of superheating-tubes d exposed to the furnace gases and delivered at h into the remaining part k of the steam space. The division of the stea-n space is effected by a partition i, which dips into the water. The temperature and dryness of the resulting mixture of superheated and undried steam may be varied by altering the position of the partition i so as to alter the relative dimensions of the two parts of the steam space ; or the partition may be fitted with a valve, as shown at m in Fig. 2, so that steam may be admitted from the space j to the space k without passing through the superheater ; or the superheated steam may be delivered through an adjustable nozzle n, Fig. 3, immediately below the stop valve, the nozzle being raised or lowered to vary the quantity of undried steam passing around it to the stop valve.
Patent GB-190004264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hydraulic Motors.
Inventor: WALL BERNHARD CARL FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1900-03-06
Granted: 1900-04-14
Abstract: 4264. Wall, B. C. F. March 6. Water-pressure engines.-Pairs of actuating-devices are mounted on a frame A, each pair comprising hollow plungers B, B<1>, sliding at their upper ends on stationary supply pipes C, C', and at their lower ends in cylinders D, D', a beam E connecting the plungers together. The ends of this beam are connected by rods E', E<2> to crank discs E', E<4> respectively on shafts E<5>, E<6>, journalled in bearings on the frame A, which may be connected to a common driving-shaft L. When a valve C<5> is opened, pressure water from an overhead tank flows through a pipe C<4> and pipes c<3>, C<2> to the pipes C, C', and thence past a valve F open on one or other of these to the plunger B or B', which is moved downwards for about three quarters of a stroke when that particular valve F is closed and a valve J is opened and exhausts the water to a tank H. The connections of the separate members B, B<1> are oppositely set at a difference of about three quarters of a stroke. Water from the tank H is forced by an injector I into a tank G, provided with a pressure gauge G', a water gauge G<2>, and a safety-valve G<3>, and connected to an air-compressor K driven from one of the shafts so that, when the supply tank for the pipe C<4> requires replenishing, the valve C<5> is temporarily closed and a valve C<7> in a pipe C<6> leading to the tank H is opened. Fig. 3 shows the actuating-devices for the valves F and J. The stem F<1> of the valve F is normally pressed downwards by a spring F<2>, abutting on a lug F<3> to which is pivoted a lever F<4> connected to a link F<5> and a pivoted arm F<6> which is engaged by a lug F<7> on the corresponding shaft E<5> or E<6>. The valve J has a stem J<1> pivoted to a lever J' fulcrumed on a bracket B<2> carried by the plunger, the ends of this lever carrying friction rollers J<3>, J<4> adapted to engage alternately with inclines J<5>, J<6> to open or close the valve. The plungers are provided with guide-pins which slide in guides A' on the frame A. Each beam E may, if desired, be connected at each end to two oppositely-arranged plungers, when the guide-pin and guide A' are omitted.
Patent GB-190007598-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Axle Ball Bearings.
Filed: 1900-04-24
Granted: 1900-09-15
Abstract: 7598. Deutsche Waffenund Munitions-fabriken and Riebe, A. April 24. Axle-boxes.-Relates to ball bearings for tramcars &c. The plate a, Fig. 1, which forms the bottom plate of the supporting-spring is provided with ribs r, which bear on cross-pieces b. The cross-pieces b, in turn, bear on plates c resting on the rings v forming the outer ball races. In the modification shown in Fig. 3, the cross-pieces f bear directly on the rings v. The cross-pieces have ribs j, which bear against the top of the axle-box or on a separate rounded piece inserted in the top of the axle-box, this latter arrangement allowing the bearing to swivel. The bearing-rings v are prevented from turning by lugs l abutting against the screws s. The screws s secure in place the filling-pieces, which close the passages through which the balls are inserted.
Patent GB-190010873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Generators.
Inventor: COOPER ARTHUR WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-06-15
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 10,873. Cooper, A. W., and Greig, J. S. June 15. Water-tube boilers; feedwater, supplying and heating.-A number of upper steam drums and lower water drums are connected together by generating and circulating tubes arranged above the furnace and in the flues as shown in Fig. 1 (Sheet 1). The steam drums are connected with each other by "manhole necks," and one of them, which has no tube connections, receives the feedwater and acts as a feed-heater and settling- chamber. It contains one or more corrugated plates or trays I, Fig. 1 (Sheet 3), on which the feedwater is delivered, and over which it flows so as to be heated by the steam. The feedwater is supplied from a storage accumulator, which is loaded by weights or by steam pressure. A float valve for regulating the supply of feedwater is described, but not claimed. It consists, as shown in Fig. 1 (Sheet 3), of a tube C closed at the bottom and working on the feedwater inlet pipe B, the lower edge of which forms the seating. When the tube C is depressed by the action of the float F, the entering water rises in it, and overflows at the turned-over top edge.
Patent GB-190012249-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to Thermo-electric Cells.
Inventor: LANGVILLE LOUIS SIEGFRIED
Filed: 1900-07-06
Granted: 1900-10-20
Abstract: 12,249. Lake, H. H., [Langville, L. S.]. July 6. Thermo-electric batteriea.-Figs. 1 and 2 show sections at right-angles to each other of one thermo-electric couple. A is a piece of metal, preferably copper, to the face B of which is secured a casing C, which is preferably made of an alloy of copper and nickel, but may be made up of any electro-positive metal. Upon the face B is also secured a conducting-piece D, which is a bent-over copper tube the part E of which is flattened. The bend of the tube and the exposed surface of the part E are covered with asbestos or other insulating-material S, T. The piece D is embedded in a mass G of electro-negative metal, which may be antimony, alone or alloyed with other metal, provided that in this mass G the latter is not present in sufficient quantity to attack the positive element. The casing C has a lining of refractory material, such as mica or asbestos, and is partly filled with an alloy I of antimony and zinc, which forms the main portion of the negative element. In the shell C is fixed a copper sleeve J, lined with refractory insulating-material K. In the sleeve J is inserted a copper tube L, which extends into the shell and has its inner end flared and lined with insulating-material M. In this end is inserted the tapered end of a copper tube N, which passes through the shell wall and is secured therein. A plate of copper 0 is placed upon the face of the mass I, and the remainder of the casing is filled with solder P. A layer R of insulating-material covers the solder, and the casing is closed by a plate Q of copper, which is soldered in place. In use, the part A is heated, and a cooling-liquid is caused to flow through the tubes N, L. The shape of the piece D is intended to allow of expansion and contraction taking place without the metal cracking or tearing. Fig. 4 shows an alternate form of the positive element of the couple, and in making this couple the piece D, Figs. 1 and 2, is replaced by a corrugated strip of metal. Fig. 7 shows a horizontal section, and Fig. 8 shows a vertical section of a number of couples arranged in rings and in tiers to form a battery. The piece A, when arranged as shown, form three flues 6, 7, 8, which are heated by a burner 21. The tube L of one couple preferably is jointed to the casing of the next couple, so as to form the tube N of that couple, and the tubes of one tier are connected to the next, so that there is a continuous circulation of the cooling - liquid from the inlet 24 to the outlet 25. Suitable insulation for the various parts is provided.
Patent GB-190013768-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Apparatus for Extracting Impurities and Foreign Bodies from Fibrous Material.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1901-01-12
Abstract: 13,768. Boult, A. J., [Sonneville, H., Sonneville, J., and Landriau, E.]. July 31. Burring-apparatus; carding-engines.-Apparatus for extracting impurities and foreign bodies from wool &c. is applied to the second of the two cylinders d, a, which form together with an adjustable blade c the "special drawing device" described in Specification No. 13,767, A.D. 1900, and are shown as applied to the feeding end of a carding-engine. Beneath the drum a, which is provided with saw-shaped teeth, is arranged the adjustable blade f having a bevelled edge, the bevel of which is curved so as to correspond with the cylinder of rotation of a number of rapidlyrotating and adjustable blades i, which rotate in the direction indicated by the arrow y. The edges of the blades i may be either straight or spiral in form, and correspond with the surface of the cylinder generated by the rotation of the same. m, is a receptacle for the impurities removed from the fibre, and l is a guard to prevent the impurities from being thrown on to a brush k used for straightening the fibres on the cylinder a.
Patent GB-190104172-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Planes.
Inventor: BRYANT GEORGE EDWIN
Filed: 1901-02-27
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 4172. Bryant, G. E., and Witcombe, E. J. Feb. 27. Planes, hand.-The plane for shouldering-work consists of an angular casting a, b, the blade c projecting through a slot in the side a. One side of this slot is formed by a dovetailed piece j fixed by screws. The blade is held by a plate d pivoted at e and provided with a screw g bearing on the blade.